Basil Pesto Salmon Parmesan

Name: Basil Pesto Salmon Parmesan
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds salmon fillets with skin on; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon ground smoked black pepper (such as McCormick® Smokehouse); 2 tablespoons pesto in olive oil; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

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Salmon with Smokehouse pepper, pesto smear, and a Parmesan crust. Serve with fresh-cooked green beans, asparagus, red wine, garlic bread, and Greek salad.

Recipe by Mr Saxton

Updated on June 7, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

5

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Ingredients

1 ½ pounds salmon fillets with skin on
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground smoked black pepper (such as McCormick® Smokehouse)
2 tablespoons pesto in olive oil
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Pull out any salmon bones with pliers. Slice salmon into 5 equal portions. Place salmon skin side-down on a sheet of aluminum foil. Transfer to a large baking pan. Season salmon with salt and pepper; loosely cover with foil.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
Remove baking pan from oven and uncover. Smear pesto over each portion of salmon. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Continue baking, uncovered, until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
Whisk butter and lemon juice together in a small bowl. Drizzle over salmon.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

277	Calories
16g	Fat
1g	Carbs
31g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 277
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g	21%
Saturated Fat 6g	29%
Cholesterol 77mg	26%
Sodium 551mg	24%
Total Carbohydrate 1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Protein 31g
Vitamin C 2mg	11%
Calcium 118mg	9%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 512mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.